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Two hours before Jaylon Tyson’s first start of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers picked up the third-year team option on his contract. In his second-year debut, Tyson scored five points, grabbed two rebounds, dished out an assist, and committed two turnovers across 20 minutes of action.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / October 22

Cavaliers make decision on Jaylon Tyson's future

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 22

Cavs pick up third-year option on Jaylon Tyson

The Cavaliers are keeping Jaylon Tyson around for at least another year. Cleveland picked up Tyson’s third-year team option, the club announced Wednesday, locking in the 6-foot-6 wing for the 2026-27 season.

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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8

Back-to-back mistakes from new Cavs player leads to loss against Chicago Bulls

Cleveland's first preseason game started off strong as head coach Kenny Atkinson had his starting lineup open the matchup. With a notable addition to the lineup being Jaylon Tyson playing alongside the usual starters.

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Player Grades: Cavs vs Bulls – Porter and Hunter erupt in loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers began the 2025 NBA preseason with a hard-fought 118-117 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The starting five, which featured Jaylon Tyson and De’Andre Hunter in for Sam Merrill and Max Strus, only played three stints together before taking the rest of the night off.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3

Cavs training camp notes: Jaylon Tyson’s rotational leap is coming

After deviating from their original practice plans on Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers came back indoors on Friday, the fourth day of training camp at IMG Academy.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 29

Cavs Buzz: De’Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Thomas Bryant

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NBA News / The Lead / August 22

Will Jaylon Tyson Crack the Cavs ’25 – ’26 Rotation?

After an eye-opening Summer League, can second-year Cavalier Jaylon Tyson earn a spot in the Cavaliers’ rotation? Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson is famous for empowering bench players.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 21

Cavaliers hoping Jaylon Tyson can be the X-factor they need

Jaylon Tyson‘s play as a rookie and in the Las Vegas summer league has made life very interesting for Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman and coach Kenny Atkinson.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 6

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Anonymous Cavaliers Coach Talks Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Cleveland Scout Dishes On Jaylon Tyson

NBA reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke to a Cleveland Cavaliers coach about Nae’Qwan Tomlin and a Cavaliers scout about Jaylon Tyson. Tomlin is on a two-way contract with the Cavaliers, while Tyson was the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. On Nae’Qwan Tomlin: “Really exciting, right?

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cal Bears on SI / July 19

NBA Summer League: Jaylon Tyson Sits Out; Mady Sissoko Plays Little

Mady Sissoko did not play much and Jaylon Tyson did not play at all in NBA Summer League action on Saturday. Both former Cal basketball players were on teams that played games on Saturday, but neither made an impact.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 18

Cavaliers' Final 2025 Summer League Opponent Revealed

After going 2-2 during the NBA 2K26 Las Vegas Summer League 2025, the Cleveland Cavaliers have learned who their fifth, and final, opponent will be: The Golden State Warriors.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 17

Cavaliers Forward Confident He Can Be Cleveland's Missing Piece

Jaylon Tyson didn't get many opportunities to play meaningful minutes for the Cleveland Cavaliers last season. However, when he did share the floor with some of Cleveland's stars, there was a lot to like about what Tyson could offer to the team.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 16

Cavaliers’ Jaylon Tyson Reflects on Rookie Year, Eyes Breakout Season

After a star-studded collegiate career, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jaylon Tyson, whom the Cavaliers took with the twentieth pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, didn't have the NBA debut to match.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cal Bears on SI / July 12

Jaylon Tyson Has Up-and-Down Summer League Game

Former Cal star Jaylon Tyson did some good things and some not-so-good things in Saturday’s Summer League game in his bid to become part of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ rotation in 2025-26.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / July 10

Nae’Qwan Tomlin Turns Heads, Jaylon Tyson Shines As Cavs Start Summer Run

Cavaliers two-way big man Nae’Qwan Tomlin might be playing his way into next season’s plans. “He could be in our rotation next year,” Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said during Thursday’s NBA TV broadcast.

NBA News / Cal Bears on SI / October 23, 2024

Jaylon Tyson Helps Cavs Finish Off Raptors in NBA Debut

Jaylon Tyson waited until the final 6 minutes 40 seconds of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ season-opening game to get on the floor in his first NBA game. Then he did what he did what he often did in his lone season at Cal last year: He filled up the boxscore.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cal Bears on SI / October 10, 2024

Former Cal Star Jaylon Tyson Gets Exhibition Start For Cavs

Rookie Jaylon Tyson got a starting assignment in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ second exhibition game on Thursday but could not spark his team to victory. The 20th pick in the NBA draft after one season at Cal, Tyson had 11 points, six rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes in the Cavs’ 129-117 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8, 2024

Cavs rookie Jaylon Tyson 'feeling jitters' before NBA preseason debut

Making an NBA debut is always challenging, even after playing during Summer League action. Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Jaylon Tyson is no exception. Although he’s impressed his Cavs teammates with his veteran-like approach, which he shared before Cleveland hosted the Chicago Bulls in preseason action, Tyson still has rookie jitters.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Draft on SI / September 25, 2024

Jaylon Tyson Could Contribute Immediately for Cavaliers

Former California guard/wing Jaylon Tyson could be one of the most productive players in this draft class his rookie season due to his multitude of skills on the offensive end of the floor.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Draft on SI / August 28, 2024

Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie Jaylon Tyson Could Have Questions Answered In Debut

The NBA season is right around the corner and with a new season comes a ton of new questions. One of the most interesting questions for this scribe from the NBA Draft is how the Cleveland Cavaliers will use rookie swingman, Jaylon Tyson.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Draft on SI / July 21, 2024

Jaylon Tyson Is Set To Make an Instant Impact With the Cleveland Cavaliers

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Draft on SI / July 19, 2024

NBA Summer League: Jaylon Tyson Showcases Ability to Impact Winning as Rookie in Cleveland

Entering the 2024-25 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers were in need of more production on the wing. While it was assumed that void would be filled via trade or free agency, the Cavs also took a shot on Jaylon Tyson in last month’s draft with the No.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / July 3, 2024

Jaylon Tyson signs rookie contract with Cavaliers

Tyson, who spent his three college seasons at three different schools — Texas, Texas Tech and Cal — had a breakout year in 2023-24 for the Golden Bears.

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